Success Stories
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Beyond the Binge: Eric Dietzius’s Success Story
One man’s journey to move beyond poor health habits — and overcome an undiagnosed eating disorder.
Lost and Found: Cindy Kelly’s Success Story
When a lifelong dieter gave up sweets, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle, she rediscovered her sense of self.
Going for Gold: Q&A With Mallory Weggemann
One young swimmer shares her thoughts on the value of resiliency and community as she races toward the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Resurfacing: Kelsey Peterson’s Success Story
By learning to connect with her body in new ways, one woman is not only surviving but thriving after a life-changing injury.
Running on Faith: Mike Plunkett’s Success Story
How mindful running helped one man overcome depression and a spiritual slump and become a globetrotting ultrarunner.
A Clean-Eating Epiphany: Kate Gesch’s Success Story
How a detox helped a mother clarify her desire for a healthier, more meaningful life.
A Path to Wholeness: Rich Roll
Rich Roll’s success may seem like it came easily, but it took tough, sometimes-humbling work. His message is all about doing the same to change your life — for real.
Raising the Bar on Life After Loss: Q&A With Christina Rasmussen
Grief counselor and best-selling author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again, Christina Rasmussen shares her advice on how to rebuild a life after loss — and opens up about her own experience with grief and healing.
On the Other Side of Grief: Vinson Smith’s Success Story
After overeating to cope with his father’s death, one man found a path to a healthier mindset — and a desire to help others.
Fit for My Family: Shawna Green’s Success Story
How a single mom emerged from a challenging year healthier, happier, and more connected with her kids.
Ready for Help: Jenn Mears’s Success Story
When a family health crisis pushed a self-reliant mom to the breaking point, she found the strength to admit she couldn’t do it all herself.
Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story
How one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
The Gift of Life: Barbara Gibson’s Success Story
How a mom with debilitating knee pain found the strength to heal — thanks to her daughter’s generosity.
Finding My Rhythm: Lisa Brannan-Blair’s Success Story
How one woman danced her way to a health and wellness transformation.
Step by Step: Michael Adams’s Success Story
How a busy husband, father, and business owner moved beyond excuses and made his health and fitness a priority.
Course Correction: Joyce I. Mannel’s Success Story
How one woman took a “let’s just try” approach to changing her body, her self-perception, and her life.
Tri (Harder): Curb My Enthusiasm
Healing from an injury has a lot to teach us about limitations and gratitude, as one woman learns in training for her first triathlon.
Second Act: Michele Martin’s Success Story
How one woman changed the course of her life — with some help from her friends — to come back better than ever.
The Nurse Who Learned to Heal Herself First
A health care practitioner details how she learned to prioritize her own wellness.
Saved From Surgery: Kristin Lupino’s Success Story
How one woman avoided a hysterectomy by using nutrition to rebalance her hormones — naturally.
Ironman: Jason Johnson’s Success Story
Heeding a desperate call to change, one man sets his will on reclaiming his health and fitness.